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New US Green Card Public-Charge Rule Takes Effect Today
The Department of Homeland Security's final rule rescinds the narrower public-charge regulations adopted in 2022 and restores greater discretion to immigration officers deciding whether certain applicants are likely at any time to become a "public charge."
Telugu Americans News Service
17 hours ago5 min read


Ravi Teja's Irumudi Sets Netflix Premiere for September 18
Irumudi will be released on Netflix on September 18.
Telugu Americans News Service
2 days ago1 min read


Telugu language history traces back to 2,200 years, spreads wider globally
Telugu ranks as the fourteenth most spoken native language worldwide and stands as the most widely spoken Dravidian tongue.
Telugu Americans News Service
2 days ago9 min read


Judge Blocks DHS Fixed-Stay Rule for F-1 Students Hours Before Its Rollout
The new rule, which has been stayed now, would have replaced “duration of status,” commonly shown as “D/S” on immigration records, with fixed periods of admission.
Telugu Americans News Service
3 days ago4 min read


History of Telugu Americans in the US: Migration, Growth and Community
Telugu Americans have become one of the most visible linguistic communities within Indian America, with deep connections to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and a growing presence in U.S. technology, medicine, higher education, business and community life. But the Telugu presence in the United States did not emerge all at once. Its modern history developed through several distinct phases: a small number of early scholars and professionals, a major expansion after U.S. immigration
Telugu Americans News Service
6 days ago6 min read


Anand Deverakonda’s EPIC Day 1 Box Office Collection
Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya's latest outing, the movie Epic, is barely surviving at the box office after opening to mixed reviews from all quarters. According to reports, Epic day 1 box office collection is pegged at Rs 2.22 crore. The film is directed by Aditya Haasan. Epic is produced by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya, with music composed by Hesham Abdul. Epic needs to collect Rs 25 crore to break even. Because the film h
Sharada
6 days ago1 min read


Telugu Associations Line Up Sports, Cultural and Service Events Across US
TACO is also inviting entries for its Singing Star 2026 competition. The contest is open to participants aged seven and above, with separate sub-junior, junior and adult categories. The deadline for registration is September 11.
Telugu Americans News Service
Sep 102 min read


From Hyderabad to Wichita: A Seamstress’s American Dream
At first, it was about survival and determination. But as the business grew, I saw what our hard work could achieve. It put food on our table, gave all three of our children a wonderful education and ultimately helped our family build a secure and fulfilling life in America.
Geetika
Sep 104 min read


Telugu Groups Plan Ganesh Chaturthi Events Across Atlanta, NY, California
Ganesh Chaturthi related clay-idol workshops are scheduled in Georgia and New York on September 12 and larger community celebrations planned in California on September 19.
Telugu Americans News Service
Sep 102 min read


TANA organizes Immigration 360 for members of Telugu community
Topics expected to be discussed include employment-based immigration, H-1B visas, green-card processes, family-based immigration, maintenance of lawful status and other developments affecting immigrants in the United States, according to information published about the program.
Telugu Americans News Service
Sep 101 min read


300-Year Wait Ends as Ramappa Temple’s Ancient Somasutram Restored
With the obstruction cleared, water can once again flow freely through the ancient Somasutram, restoring an important element of both the temple's ritual practice and its original engineering design.
Telugu Americans News Service
Sep 72 min read


USCIS Revokes H-1B Petitions of Major IT Firm Over Wage Classifications
USCIS has revoked multiple H-1B petitions filed by an unnamed major IT consulting company after finding that skilled technology positions were assigned wage levels lower than the jobs’ duties and requirements supported.
Telugu Americans News Service
Sep 63 min read


Air Travel Link Sought Between Dubai, Vijayawada for US, Europe Travel
The new Vijayawada terminal is designed to transform the passenger experience at Gannavaram Airport.
Telugu Americans News Service
Sep 34 min read


Gold Seen Averaging $6,000 by End-2026 Despite Near-Term Lull
JP Morgan expects gold to average $5,300 an ounce in the third quarter and $6,000 in the fourth quarter of 2026. Its full-year 2026 average forecast has been lowered to $5,243 from the $5,708 projected in February.
Telugu Americans News Service
Sep 25 min read


Subbarao Flags Private Funds, Jobs, Innovation as Risks to India’s Growth
Subbarao attributed the hesitation of private entrepreneurs to invest in the country partly to uncertainty about demand and expected returns and partly to regulatory friction, compliance burdens and unpredictable policy changes.
Telugu Americans News Service
Sep 25 min read


Congress Weighs Surekha’s Future as Telangana Minister Refuses to Quit
The dispute intensified Wednesday after Surekha met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi to explain her position in a controversy that began with public remarks by her daughter, Konda Sushmita Patel, against Revanth Reddy.
Telugu Americans News Service
Sep 23 min read


Godavari Waters Reach Anakapalli Through Polavaram Left Canal
Irrigation officials said the water now being supplied is being lifted from the Godavari near Purushothapatnam in Seethanagaram mandal and routed into the Polavaram Left Main Canal.
Telugu Americans News Service
Sep 12 min read


New F, J, I Visa Rule: How Extensions of Stay Will Work After September 15
After the rule takes effect, F-1 and J-1 entrants generally will receive an I-94 with a specific “Admit Until Date” rather than D/S.
Telugu Americans News Service
Sep 19 min read


Hyderabad Joins Senior-Living Boom, NRI Families Part of the Demand Story
Colliers estimates that India’s senior-living market is already worth about ₹30,000 crore in 2026, roughly 70% more than in 2024, and projects it to exceed ₹1 lakh crore by 2030.
Telugu Americans News Service
Sep 15 min read


From US Engineering School to AP: Story of Industry Pioneer K.V.K. Raju
It is the story of an Andhra-born engineer who crossed the world for education, learned from large industrial organisations and then tried to translate that knowledge into productive capacity in India.
Telugu Americans News Service
Sep 15 min read
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